Like obviously she is important, and I don’t think people ignore her. But most of the time I feel like when people talk about her they are subconsciously always thinking of a “take no shit” woman and her marriage aspect. Her other dynamics that need noticing.
Hera being a foster mother to the children without a home.
Hera banding together with Aphrodite and raging when a queer couple’s rights are denied
Hera being the loudest voice in Anti-Domestic Abuse marches
The kind soothing mother who strokes your hair with the gentlest hand when you need comfort
The voice encouraging the young girls who want to be powerful, who want to make a difference, telling them that they can do anything they wish to achieve
Hera fueling the fire in little girls when they are told they can’t do something because of their gender
Hera being the calm of Zeus’ storm and the flame that fuels the wildfire
Hera protecting young mothers
And Hera helping all children spread their wings when its time to go
Hera being there for people who need a mother in any way, guiding them out into the light and teaching them to stand on their own
Hera listening to couples problems and being with them during couples counseling
Hera being the regal, fair stranger that you are sure is too feminine to do any harm, but hurt any of those she loves and there is no stopping her wrath
Her showing girls how to walk, talk, and act like a queen, but to also be humble and generous as well
Just Hera
I feel like Hera isn’t talked about enough
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